Stuffed sweet potatoes are a great go-to last minute dinner — stuff them with whatever makes you happy!

I was in the kitchen and I had no clue what to make for dinner. It’s not that I didn’t have any ideas, it’s that I was feeling kind of lazy (OK, more than kind of lazy) and I didn’t want to go to the market. But, as I was looking around, I really felt that everything I was in the mood for required an outing, which required more energy than I was willing to put forth.

I had a few sweet potatoes left over from Thanksgiving. And these were no ordinary sweet potatoes. These tubers were almost as big as my head. I mean, obscenely huge. It was time to get them off of my counter (I mean, they were taking up so much room and I needed the space…), so …

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Tomatoes are not only delicious gems, but they are also have healing capabilities. Here are the reasons why you should be eating more tomatoes (with recipes).

I love tomatoes. I love them raw. I love them cooked. I love them fresh. I love them canned. I love them in cold gazpacho and in hot creamy tomato soup.⁠ Okay, you get the picture…
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Tomatoes are loved by most people because they taste awesome and they are so versatile. But, did you know that this humble fruit is really good for you?⁠
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In Chinese medicine, we use tomatoes to aid in digestion and to help detoxify the body. They are also good to combat excess cholesterol, lessen inflammation and curb asthma. Tomatoes can also quench thirst, and they can help fight some kidney infections. ⁠These are great reasons why you should be eating more tomatoes.
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And can we just …

It’s fun and easy to make healthy casual dinners at home. Here are my favorite tips and tricks to help you and your family/friends enjoy these times.

It’s no secret that I love to cook and I love to entertain. And yes, I am a chef. But no, I don’t always feel like cooking fancy food and my guests most often prefer a more relaxed vibe. So over the years I’ve amassed many tips and tricks to make fun healthy casual dinners at home.

Dinners can be fun without being fancy. As a matter of fact, a lot of times the less fussy, the more fun they are.⁠ ⁠This pic is of hot dog night at our house. We’ve got the dogs, of course, But we also have lettuce wraps, sauerkraut, leftover Korean pickled vegetables, leftover pasta, kimchi, crispy roasted potatoes, and a variety of condiments. ⁠ ⁠

To me, …

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